China’s Chung Ling Soo Dazzles Audience with Tricks
An American eyewitness recounts meeting Chung Ling Soo, the famed Chinese magician, detailing his calm demeanor, linguistic quirks, and daring feats. The piece notes Soo’s acts with fire brands, trained birds, and rope tricks, plus observations on Chinese culture, theatre, and traditional con artistry, reflecting period curiosity and spectacle.
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Ling
Larren
Chumy Ling
Chung Ling Soo
Himeel
Chung Soo
United States
Ng Ahi
Fei Lung
Chow
China
Alver Eccaer
England
Foo Lung
Chung Ling
Pang
Ch Vng Ling See
Chi Ling Soo Wan
Bacineur Prossis Seren
Rose
Dafore
PERSONALITIES AND FASHIONS IN HISTORY AND ROYALTY
A Philadelphia telegram highlights Cornelius Vanderbilt's marriage choices and inventive work including a fuel-saving locomotive. The piece notes royal interest in pens used by Carlyle, Lady Mor’s diary, and a list of treasured items in Chelsea. It also recounts the Kaiser’s moustache origin story and Adjutant von Hullen’s rise as imperial barber Haby with multiple decorations.
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Vanderbilt
Philadelphia
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Grace
Rimante
Newcoal
Barton
Anceetor
Cn Coartereagh
Marne
Lady Mor
Adjutant von Hullen
Haby
Jerusalem
L Hnaby
Palestine
Fusperor
Herr Haby
Millionaires in Plenty in London Social Scene
American millionaires flood London society, led by J D Rockefeller at the Savoy and Col Gates of Chicago. Reports describe wealth, travels, and deals with British and American interests, naming Widener, Lauderbush, Barber, Yorke, Gould, and Weeks in a vivid cross‑Atlantic panorama of high finance and social novelty.
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London
J. D. Rockefaller
Standard Oil Trust
Savoy Hotel
Jay Smith
Kankakes
Rockefaller
Pittsburg
Dr. Harper
The
Chi University
Keefaller
Ma. Rocerrillen
Col. Gates
Chicago
Europe
United States
Sagar
P. A. B. Widener
Aan
Palla
New York
Widewar
Yellow Journals of America
BD. H. Lauderbush
Charles T. Yorkes
Launderbach
O.C. Barber
Diamond Match Co
Liverpool
Gon Roson A ‘Gould
G. C. Boldeen
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Burton G. Weeks
E ‘Fending Iswyera
Richard Molineux
Peat
Household Cookery By a London Housekeeper
A long, recipe filled item offers instructions for a beef and mutton gravy dish baked in a suet crust, plus puddings, green peas with mint, spinach stuffed potatoes, and various sauces. It also includes humorous quips and a few short jokes from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michany Pepsises
Arab Horses and Stage Antics In Curious Crimes
A faro and a talking dog in a Robinson Crusoe tale tease moral quips while a dog wins a court dispute by following scent. An Arab horse piece argues Arabs endure hardship, noting a 600 mile Sudan ride with a horse unflagging while camels falter.
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Soudan Sayuthet
Othara
Humour Punchlines From Fratty Banter And Classroom Gaffes
A quirky collection of one liners and misread dialogues from a social venue and a geography class. The jokes hinge on mispronunciations, playful banter about a bride, a cheeky toast, and a puzzled teacher asking about an island. Characters include a manager, an author, and Johnny Mully in a witty slice of daily life.
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Johnny Broadheld
Porto Rico
Academy
Mer
Heavy
Alonso
Johnny
Bridget
Sharpley
Bobbie
Twacher
Johnny Muly
Houedar
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Em de
Am Hugliah
Empire
Richley
Sine
Faro
la Nate
Robinson Crusoe
Paria
Toby
Liane
Hobinson
Goat
Monkey
Robinson Crusce
M. Weisser
Anife
Pecana
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